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Fatal crash in Salem leaves highway closed for hours

May 5, 2023 @ 8:02 am

SALEM — Lights remain flashing this morning at the intersection of West Main and Hotze Road in Salem, after a fatal crash last night...

Woman pleads guilty to murder of Dix man in his home

May 4, 2023 @ 3:24 pm

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A 43-year-old Evansville, Indiana woman pleaded guilty Thursday in Jefferson County Court to felony murder stemming from the 2022 shooting death...

One defendant reaches plea agreement in case of Vandalia child porn ring

May 4, 2023 @ 2:52 pm

FAYETTE COUNTY — The attorney of a woman accused of being part of an alleged child pornography ring in Vandalia confirmed in Fayette County...

Germantown man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge

May 4, 2023 @ 2:24 pm

CLINTON COUNTY — A 62-year-old Germantown man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Clinton County warrant to felony aggravated cruelty to a companion animal. Dale Edward...

Lt. Gov. announces new website to help with Alzheimer's needs

May 3, 2023 @ 3:09 pm

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new report out by the World Alzheimer’s Association says that the disease remains on the rise, in part, because of...

Fed jury convicts all four in ComEd pay-to-pay case

May 3, 2023 @ 2:35 pm

(AP) CHICAGO — Federal jurors have convicted all four defendants of bribery conspiracy at their trial in Chicago that provided an inside look at...

Second defendant headed to trial in case of murdered Dix man

May 3, 2023 @ 2:33 pm

JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT — Attorneys announced in court Tuesday they’re ready for trial in the Jefferson County case charging a 43-year-old Evansville, Indiana woman...

KY man charged with murder at Metropolis truck stop

May 3, 2023 @ 2:29 pm

METROPOLIS – A fight Tuesday night at a Metropolis truck stop ended with a western Kentucky man’s arrest for murder. According to Metropolis Police...

Health officials warn of Hep A exposure at Salem restaurant

May 3, 2023 @ 10:17 am

MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Health Department (MCHD), in cooperation with La Cocina Mexicana Restaurant in Salem, is investigating a report of Hepatitis...

Jury finds Ashley man guilty of sexually assaulting two girls

May 3, 2023 @ 8:31 am

WASHINGTON COUNTY — A Washington County jury has bound a 33-year-old Ashley man guilty of sexually assaulting his two young stepdaughters last year. According...